The European Union needs a new “European Competitiveness Deal”, according to European leaders. At least, that’s the message they are expected to put across at their summit on 17 and 18 April, according to draft conclusions obtained by Agence Europe on 8 April, which may still be subject to change. According to the authors of the draft conclusions, this competitiveness deal is intended to close “the gap in growth, productivity and innovation between the Union and its international...